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MCT Reports Third Quarter 2005 Operating Results (Sales Up 33% Over Prior Quarter)

Posted on: Wednesday, 26 October 2005, 18:00 CDT

Micro Component Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:MCTI) today reported results for its third quarter ended September 24, 2005. Net sales for the third quarter were $1.8 million, an increase of 33.0% above net sales of the prior quarter and a decrease of 54.4% from the quarter ended September 25, 2004. Net loss for the quarter ended September 24, 2005 was $1.0 million or $0.04 per share, versus net a net loss of $0.5 million, or $0.02 per share in the prior year period.

MCT's President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Roger E. Gower, commented, "It appears that the Test and Assembly portion of the Semiconductor Capital Equipment Market as reported by SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute) has experienced a steady upturn in bookings for the past six months and this has been reflected in our improving results. It is still early to project a firm upturn in bookings for 2006 but the direction is gratifying. As previously announced, our customers continue to see the significant benefits afforded to them through the utilization of our strip technology. In one large device manufacturer situation, over 50% of its worldwide production today is tested utilizing our Tapestry equipment. At the same time, we will continue to remain diligent to reduce costs where we can and were pleased to see our operating costs down approximately 36% and 21% for the three and nine month periods ended September 24, 2005, respectively, from the prior year period," concluded Gower.

MCT is a leading manufacturer of test handling and automation solutions satisfying the complete range of handling requirements of the global semiconductor industry. MCT has recently introduced several new products under its Smart Solutions(TM) line of automation products, including Tapestry(R), SmartMark(TM), SmartSort(TM), and SmartTrak(TM), which are designed to automate the back-end of the semiconductor manufacturing process. MCT believes it has the largest installed IC test handler base of any manufacturer, with over 11,000 units worldwide. MCT is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with its core manufacturing operation in Penang, Malaysia. MCT is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol MCTI.

For more information on the Company, visit its web site at http://www.mct.com

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the impact on cash and results of operations from a flattening or renewed downturn in the semiconductor capital equipment market, the need for additional financing, and the other factors detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including but not limited to the discussion in the Risk Factors and Management's Discussion & Analysis included in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and Form 10-Q for the quarters ending March 26, 2005 and June 25, 2005. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share data) Three months ended Nine months ended ------------------- ------------------- Sept. 24, Sept. 25, Sept. 24, Sept. 25, 2005 2004 2005 2004 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales $1,758 $3,859 $5,040 $12,351 Cost of sales 984 1,902 2,910 5,892 --------- --------- --------- --------- Gross profit 774 1,957 2,130 6,459 Gross margin 44.0% 50.7% 42.3% 52.3% Selling, general and administrative 945 1,442 3,221 4,053 Research and development cost 435 788 1,514 2,111 Restructuring charge 40 - 106 - --------- --------- --------- --------- Total operating expenses 1,420 2,230 4,841 6,164 Operating income (loss) (646) (273) (2,711) 295 Interest and other (346) (203) (890) (586) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net loss $(992) $(476) $(3,601) $(291) ========= ========= ========= ========= Net loss per share: Basic $(0.04) $(0.02) $(0.14) $(0.01) ========= ========= ========= ========= Diluted $(0.04) $(0.02) $(0.14) $(0.01) ========= ========= ========= ========= Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 26,187 25,237 25,776 24,908 ========= ========= ========= ========= Diluted 26,187 25,237 25,776 24,908 ========= ========= ========= ========= Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands) Sept. 24, Dec. 31, 2005 2004 ---- ---- Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $346 $166 Accounts receivable, net 1,552 2,035 Inventories, net 2,541 3,057 Other current assets 148 189 --------- -------- Total current assets 4,587 5,447 Property, plant and equipment, net 169 270 Debt issuance costs and other, net 349 405 --------- -------- Total assets $5,105 $6,122 ========= ======== Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit Current liabilities Line of credit $1,778 $1,583 Accounts payable 359 967 Accrued Liabilities 1,024 1,093 Current portion of long-term debt 1,341 67 --------- -------- Total current liabilities $4,502 $3,710 Long-term portion of lease payable 271 - Long-term convertible note 2,325 1,458 10% senior subordinated convertible debt 3,630 3,630 Total stockholders' deficit (5,623) (2,676) --------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $5,105 $6,122 ========= ========

Source: Business Wire

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